The Monkey Room in the Tower

published 1799

Thomas Rowlandson

Associated Names
Thomas Rowlandson

Artist, British, 1756 - 1827

This is a drawing of a group of monkeys interacting in a room. The scene is titled "The Monkey Room in the Tower." Several monkeys are engaging in various activities around a blazing fire in a fireplace. Some monkeys are perched on shelves and ledges, observing the scene, while others are near the fire, seemingly interacting with logs. The room is depicted with ornamental grids on the walls, suggesting a cage-like setting. The composition captures the monkeys' interactions in this confined space.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    hand-colored etching and aquatint

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 28 × 41.9 cm (11 × 16 1/2 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1945.5.352

Associated Artworks

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The image shows a bustling market scene from a street-level point of view. The horizon line is low and there are pedestrians going about their day. A fountain or statue is on the right side, with detailed architecture, including a church with a steeple on the left. The painting style is detailed with clear textures and architectural elements. The color palette is warm with earthy tones dominating. Market vendors and townsfolk are interacting lively with carts and goods, adding movement. The buildings continue into the distance with less detail.

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Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q65026005

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